Florence Crittenton Services-Topeka KS

04/09/2026

Making Gratitude Jars with our friends at FOX 43 AM LIVE!
https://www.ksnt.com/video/fox-43-am-live-florence-crittenton/11684637

04/07/2026

Get ready to play for a purpose this April! 🎉 Florence Crittenton Services has been selected as the Prairie Band Casino Bingo Charity of the Month. Gather your friends, grab your lucky charms, and get ready to mark those bingo cards. The more players, the greater the impact! Check out the April Bingo Schedule below.

04/03/2026

April showers bring May flowers that are blooming with positive affirmations from our residents:

Let life be as unpredictable as the end of a book. 🌸

Success is not how far you got, but the distance from where you started. 🌼

Let your personality shine and don’t change it—we are all our own unique person. 🌷

One step back does not mess up the whole day. 🌻

You can do anything you put your mind to. 🌺

Mental health is not something that is fixed in a flash. It takes time and effort. Believe in yourself. 🌹

Remember—you are stronger than you think, braver than you seem, and twice as capable as you imagine. 🌸

Stand up. Be brave. You are safe! 🌼

03/30/2026

Gratitude helps reset our nervous system. This is how it works:

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Gratitude functions as a signal of safety to the brain, directly calming the nervous system and reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬: Regular gratitude practices reduce the production of cortisol (the primary stress hormone), helping to alleviate chronic anxiety.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 "𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥-𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝" 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Expressing gratitude stimulates the limbic system, to release dopamine and serotonin, which improve mood and create feelings of contentment.

𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 (𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲): By constantly focusing on what you are thankful for, you strengthen neural pathways related to positive thinking, making it easier to manage stress over time and overriding the brain's natural negativity bias.

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Gratitude serves as an "interrupt" button for the brain’s constant, unconscious scanning for danger or threats.

03/12/2026

We joined FOX 43 AM LIVE this morning to share about our Outpatient Mental Health Services. With 12 therapists across 3 locations in Topeka and Lawrence, we’re here when you need us!

TOPEKA (KTMJ) – Fox 43 AM Live’s Dane Kroll sits down with Dana Schoffelman and Jolee Eckert with Florence Crittenton to learn more about the services they offer and more.

03/11/2026

Instead of chasing balance… maintain balance. Instead of waiting for life to slow down, learn how to breathe while life keeps moving.

So often we think balance will come later—when things calm down, when our schedules clear, when life becomes easier. But the truth is, life rarely slows down on its own.

Real balance isn’t a perfect, static state. It’s a dynamic process—more like riding a bicycle than standing still. You stay balanced by continuing to move and making small adjustments along the way.

When we shift our mindset from chasing perfect balance to maintaining balance, everything changes. We focus less on controlling life and more on strengthening our ability to stay grounded within it.

A few reminders for practicing balance in real life:

𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜. It requires movement, flexibility, and adjustment.

𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐭. Different seasons of life require different levels of commitment

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Acknowledge that you cannot be perfect, and allow your priorities to shift as needed.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬. Balance is built, not found. It involves daily, small, and intentional actions rather than waiting for a "slower" phase of life. (Habits can be built around movement, sleep, healthy eating, supportive relationships, time in nature, practicing gratitude, or incorporating laughter and joy.)

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 "𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬" You do not need hours to reset. Small, intentional pauses throughout the day allow you to "breathe" without stopping your life. (A 5-minute walk, hydration break, gratitude moment, check in with a friend, soak up some sun, pet a pet, or water a plant are a few examples of micro-pauses.)

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫. A simple breathing rhythm can help reset your nervous system when life feels overwhelming.
😮‍💨 𝟒𝐱𝟒 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠): Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4 to regulate the nervous system.
😮‍💨 𝟒-𝟕-𝟖 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: Inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8 to reduce anxiety and induce calm.
😮‍💨 "𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭" 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡: A deep inhale followed by a long, sighing exhale with a "haa" sound to immediately release tension.

Balance isn’t about waiting for calm. It’s about learning how to stay steady while life moves around you.

💚 What helps you maintain balance during busy seasons?

02/25/2026

We are honored to celebrate this partnership with Security Benefit during our 125th year of service. Together, we are strengthening access to mental and behavioral health services for our community. 💙

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support Florence Crittenton Services-Topeka KS through a donation from our Charitable Trust. For 125 years, their work has empowered individuals and families by providing critical mental and behavioral health services for overall well-being for people of all ages.

Strong communities are built through partnership, compassion, and shared purpose. We’re honored to play a part in that work. 🤝

02/19/2026

Are you interested in learning how to manage stress and balance your nervous system? We would love to guide you during our next Live Well Series.

For this session, we are offering two options:

1. In-Person Retreat: Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
2. Virtual 6-Week Session: Wednesdays starting March 25th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

To register click on the link below. ⬇️
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FmEG7bqymEqeIs-SEr-CEEoaoqdv2QlMgx-V--QwB6RUNElEVlVXUUdKS0lDVzZZOUw0SUgzN1ZHMS4u&route=shorturl

02/14/2026

Join us in March for our next session of the Live Well program to help manage stress & balance your nervous system. Two options available, a one day retreat or a 6 week virtual session. Register at Florence Crittenton Services-Topeka KS

Florence Crittenton Services-Topeka KS wants you to "Live Well" this year!

https://www.ksnt.com/fox-43/learn-to-live-well-with-florence-crittenton/

02/14/2026

We were honored to join Rep. Haskins at the Capitol as Florence Crittenton Services was recognized for 125 years of service to Topeka and communities across Kansas.

"𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩—𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘢-𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯."

02/04/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗽? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 💙

After the hustle and joy of the holidays, the darker winter months can feel heavy. Shorter days, less sunlight, and disrupted routines can all contribute to what many people experience as the post-holiday slump or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

If you’re noticing low energy, changes in mood, trouble sleeping, or a lack of motivation, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong—it means your body and brain may be missing light.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻:
• Get outside during daylight hours when possible, even for a short walk
• Keep a consistent sleep and wake routine
• Move your body in ways that feel manageable
• Stay connected—reach out to friends, family, or supports
• Be kind to yourself and lower expectations when needed

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽:
Using a light box (a special lamp that mimics natural sunlight) for 20–30 minutes in the morning can help regulate your internal clock, boost mood, and improve energy and focus. Many people find it especially helpful during these darker months.

Winter can be hard—but support, small tools, and self-compassion make a difference. If you’re struggling, reaching out to our team. We’re here to help!

You matter, even on the gray days.

01/28/2026

Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when your child’s emotions seem to take over. This free parent education series offers practical tools to help you understand what’s happening in your child’s brain and body, and how to support them through big emotions. Register at http://learn.childally.org